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Fun Music Information -> Tone Loc
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Band Name Origins:
- Real Name: Tony Smith. Tone is short for Tony. The Loc comes from the Spanish word for crazy, loco. Submitted by: Augustus Del Monte
Music Performer Pseudonyms:
Also known as: Anthony Smith. Submitted by: rapper
Singers Who Act:
Notable Acting Credits | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Car 54 Where Are You?, Freedom Strike, The Code Hunter, They Crawl, Titan A.E., Heat, Blank Check, Surf Ninjas, Posse, Poetic Justice, Rhapsody " | - Michael Prymula |
Vainity Songs:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Loc'ed After Dark" | The title track from his debut album, released in 1988. There is also another track on the album, entitled "Loc'in on the Shaw." Neither track was released as a single; only those who actually have copies of the album will know 'em. - Joe |
New Band Names:
New Name | Why It's Better | Submitter Name |
| Tone Lock | Used to think it meant voice locked into one tone! | Sophia Borden |
| Tone Bloke | What he might be if he visited Australia. | Bob |
New Song Names:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Funky Cold Marina" | "Funky Cold Medina" | Trevor Overt |
| "Wild Thong" | "Wild Thing" | Robert D. Arndt Jr. |
| "Wilding" | "Wild Thing" | Robert D. Arndt Jr. |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name |
| "Can I Buy You A Drink?," Hoobastank | "Funky Cold Medina," Tone-Loc |
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Funky Cold Media" originally "Funky Cold Medina"
Lucinda Blair
"Funky Cod Medina" originally "Funky Cold Medina"
Lucinda Blair
"Funky Old Medina" originally "Funky Cold Medina"
poppy
Change a Letter:
"Funky Bold Medina" originally "Funky Cold Medina"
Tara Gilmer
"Funny Cold Medina" originally "Funky Cold Medina"
Tara Gilmer
Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Funky Cold Medina" | "Funky Cool Madonna" | 2LD4U |
| "Funky Cold Medina" | "Flunky-Cult Latina" | L.D. Obblo |
| "Funky Cold Medina" | "Punk-Rock Golden Era" | Stuart McArthur |
| "Wild Thing" | "(American) Idol Thing" | Zak Randall |
Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Wild Thing | Sperm Bank | Cornpuffin's |
Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| My Name Is Eminem | Funky Cold Medina Tone-Loc | My Name Is Funky Cold Medina | Jonathan |
| Mama Tried Merle Haggard | Funky Cold Medina Tone Loc | Mama Tried Funky Cold Medina Love Potion #9 didn't work, so she sought out something stronger | crazydon |
| Funky Cold Medina Tone Loc | Monkey Wrench The Foo Fighters | Funky Monkey Wrench | Jen |
| Wild Thing Tone Loc | Born To Be Wild Steppenwolf | Born To Be A Wild Thing | Lee Rasiel |
If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
Tones And Loci
Tones And I combined with Tone Loc
Loci (pronounced "LO-sigh") is the plural of locus, which can refer to a location, or a mathematical term.
Submitted By: Gigi
Cleftone Loc
The Cleftones combined with Tone Loc
Submitted By: Candy Welty
Monotone Loc
The Monotones combined with Tone Loc
Submitted By: Candy Welty
Quin-Tone Loc
The Quin-Tones combined with Tone Loc
Submitted By: Candy Welty
There are additional Tone Loc Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.
Misheard Lyrics:
"Funky Cold Medina"
Misheard Lyrics: Plans for bedwetting
Original Lyrics: Plans for a wedding
| "Wild Thing"
Misheard Lyrics: Workin' all week 95 for my mommy
Original Lyrics: Workin' all week 9 to 5 for my money
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"Funky Cold Medina"
Misheard Lyrics: Funky kong Mikita
Original Lyrics: Funky cold medina
| "Funky Cold Medina"
Misheard Lyrics: Funkin' called Medina
Original Lyrics: Funky Cold Medina
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Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"Funky Cold Medina"
Misheard Lyrics: Funky coloured peanut
Original Lyrics: Funky cold Medina
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Rene Ferreira I was at a party, and this song started playing. We were all dancing and on the chorus when I sang 'funky coloured peanut'. Everyone else thought I was off my rocker!! My friends now call me FCP - Funky coloured peanut ;). |
Funniest Song Lyrics:
"Funky Cold Medina"
The Funny Lyrics: But when she got undressed, It was a big ol' mess.
Sheena was a man! Why They're Funny: The whole song is funny, but this line in particular cracks me up every time; finding out someone is posing under the opposite gender.
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
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Dated Song Lyrics:
"Funky Cold Medina"
The Dated Lyrics: I got every dog in my neighborhood breaking down my door.
I got Spuds McKenzie, Alex from Stroh's. Why They're Dated: Budweiser and Stroh's stopped using Spuds McKenzie and Alex back in the eighties.
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
| "Funky Cold Medina"
The Dated Lyrics: You know, Ain´t no plans with a man,
This is the 80s and I'm down the ladies, Why They're Dated: Ah...it's 2006, need I say more
Submitted by: RM
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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"Don't Get Close"
The Lyrics: You know it's whack, because Mike told ya
And I'm pricin hard like Tyson Who They Mention: Boxing champ Mike Tyson
Submitted by: RevengeFromMars YouTube
| "Loc'ed After Dark"
The Lyrics: But like an uzi on the mic they call me Tone Capone
... I'll make you see why Stevie had to Wonder Who They Mention: Gangster Al Capone, singer/musician Stevie Wonder.
Submitted by: RevengeFromMars YouTube
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How to Pronounce a Band Name:
"Tone Loke
His "last" name is short for "Loco", which means crazy in Spanish.
Submitted by: Ed
Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:
"Loc'ed After Dark"
The Lyrics: But like an Uzi on the mic they call me Tone Capone
... When I leave the house, insured by Smith and Wesson Product Brand Name: Uzi (brand of submachine gun), Smith and Wesson (brand of pistol).
Submitted by: RevengeFromMars YouTube
| "Funky Cold Medina"
The Lyrics: I got every dog in my neighborhood breakin' down' my door
I got Spuds McKenzie, Alex from Stroh's Product Brand Name: Stroh's beer. Also, Spuds McKenzie was the Bud Lite mascot for a while in the '80s.
Submitted by: RevengeFromMars YouTube
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Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:
"Funky Cold Medina"
The Song Lyrics: Back in the saddle, lookin' for a little affection
Song They Mention: "Back in the Saddle" by Aerosmith
Submitted by: Cassandra
| "Funky Cold Medina"
The Song Lyrics: But like Mick Jagger said
I can't get no satisfaction Song They Mention: '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' by the Rolling Stones
Submitted by: crazydon
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Boasting in Song Lyrics:
"Funky Cold Medina"
The Boasting Lyrics: Having some drinks with some no-name chump when they know that i'm the star!
Comments: What do you have that the "chump" doesn't have that makes you more desirable to women?
Submitted by: Steve
| "Loc'ed After Dark"
The Boasting Lyrics: The ace contender will never surrender
Comments: Haven't heard much from Tone Loc in the last decade or two. I think he surrendered.
Submitted by: RevengeFromMars YouTube
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Band Name Anagrams:
To Clone Submitted by: Olivia Tame
One Clot Submitted by: Claire Annette Player
Lone Cot Submitted by: Claire Annette Player
One Colt Submitted by: Alexis
Song Title Anagrams:
"Funny Mild Coke Ad" originally "Funky Cold Medina"
Submitted by: Joe
"I Mocked Funny Lad" originally "Funky Cold Medina"
Submitted by: Joe
"Demand Funky Coil" originally "Funky Cold Medina"
Submitted by: Gus
"Unfold Candy, Mike." originally "Funky Cold Medina"
Might be possible if it's taffy?
Submitted by: Gus
"Funky Cold Maiden" originally "Funky Cold Medina"
Submitted by: Anna Graham
There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.
Real Places Mentioned in Songs:
"Don't Get Close"
The Lyrics: I do shows from here to Nova Scotia
Why: Canadian province of Nova Scotia
Submitted by: RevengeFromMars YouTube
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What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music):
"Collapses on Stage"
Rapper Tone Loc didn't want to be hospitalized after collapsing on stage during a perfromance in Iowa. Loc, whose real name is Anthony T. Smith, collapsed after finishing a song during a night concert in Des Moines, on a bridge. The concert ended abruptly while the 47 year old was treated. Paramedics responded but he refused to go to the hospital. Authorites say that he apparently overheated...
Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
TV and Movies Mentioned in Lyrics:
"Funky Cold Medina"
The Lyrics: Back in the saddle
Lookin' for a little affection I took a shot as a contestant On the Love Connection Why: "Love Connection," a dating show hosted by Chuck Woolery
Submitted by: crazydon
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